College Electrician

We are seeking an experienced Electrician to join our busy maintenance team serving a varied portfolio of College properties who will assist with monitoring and maintaining electrical systems, and promote a culture of safe working practices across the College. Works can be expected to range from maintenance and repairs to small scale installation work.

The successful candidate will need to have worked with older buildings, and installations that range from requiring a broad experience of electrical works in a non-domestic environment, to modern installations with a variety of control systems. Reporting to the Maintenance and Compliance Manager, and working closely with all College departments, the post holder will be the College’s competent person for electrical standards and will be responsible for ensuring that all work is specified to current electrical regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring all electrical work carried out within the College premises conforms to current regulatory requirements. Be responsible for reporting any non-conformances for corrective action.
• Ensure all work is carried out with due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act, the College Health & Safety Policy and protocols and all relevant current health and safety legislation.
• Undertake checks and testing (including ad hoc PAT testing) in accordance with relevant legislation, managing a schedule and keeping appropriate records to ensure College is compliant.
• To assist contractors and other trades as and when required and as directed.
• To ensure that all equipment for which the post-holder has responsibility, is securely stored and properly maintained.
• Assist with in-house projects and pricing materials. Supervising completion.
• Work with the Maintenance and Compliance Manager and Buildings and Maintenance Coordinator to ensure a safe department including but not limited to completing and reviewing audits, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Other responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College and with suppliers, contractors and other external partners as required.
• Carrying out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post, and as  requested by the Maintenance and Compliance Manager

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. This job description may be subject to change, following consultation between the postholder and line manager. 

Please click here to view the full job description and person specifications for this position.

Working arrangements and salary

This is a permanent appointment (subject to a 3-month probation period).

Competitive salary range of FTE £37,000 to £39,000, depending on skills and experience.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is based on-site and some flexibility around working hours may be required in order to meet the needs of the department. Some weekend work may be expected and dealing with emergencies on a call out basis will be required from time to time.

Please visit the 'Join our Team' page on the St Catharine’s College website for details on our staff benefits.

Application process

Please submit:

• a completed  application form
• CV
• Cover letter
• Equality and Diversity monitoring form 

All documents should be emailed to: recruitment@caths.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email the above email address. 

The closing date for applications is: 5pm on Wednesday 09 December 2026

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